Total enrollment
683
+7 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Columbus
Montana · Public K-12
Columbus's public-school directory holds 3 schools, serving about 683 K-12 students inside Montana (an average of 228 per school).
4-year change in Columbus
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,003
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
683
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 278 |
| Columbus High School | High | 09-12 | 227 |
| Columbus Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 178 |
About Columbus
Columbus is a low-population Montana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 683 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 228, higher than the state mean of about 175.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 683 students, held roughly steady from the 676 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Columbus discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.